What are the hours at Voyageurs National Park?

Mon: All Day; Tue: All Day; Wed: All Day; Thu: All Day; Fri: All Day; Sat: All Day; Sun: All Day (Park Hours)

Does Voyageurs National Park require a reservation?

No timed-entry or vehicle reservation is required to enter Voyageurs National Park. Individual tours, campgrounds, or backcountry permits may still need to be booked separately.

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Is Voyageurs National Park open right now?

Q: Is Voyageurs National Park open right now?

As of October 14, 2026, Voyageurs National Park is partially closed. Increased bear activity and Dryweed Island area closures

National Park · MN

Partially closed

Voyageurs National Park is partially closed.

Why this statusIncreased bear activity and Dryweed Island area closures

Last checked Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:00:58 GMT

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A water-based park on the Canadian border where the roads are the lakes — most of it is reached only by boat or canoe, and in winter by ice road and ski.

Type: National Park
State: MN
Established: 1975
Size: 341 sq mi
2025 visits: 0.21M (#53 most-visited)

About Voyageurs National Park

Voyageurs National Park spans 218,000 acres of lakes, forests, and streams in northern Minnesota. Established in 1975, the park is named after the French-Canadian Voyageurs who once navigated these abundant waters. Voyageurs National Park provides exceptional opportunities for recreation and exploration amidst landscapes rich in natural beauty, history, and cultural heritage.

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Visitor info

AddressVoyageurs National Park, Rainy Lake Visitor Center, 1797 Township Rd 342, International Falls, MN 56649

Phone(218) 283-6600

Websitewww.nps.gov/voya/index.htm ↗

Hours

Mon	All Day
Tue	All Day
Wed	All Day
Thu	All Day
Fri	All Day
Sat	All Day
Sun	All Day

Park Hours

Getting thereVoyageurs National Park is located in Northern Minnesota near the Canadian border. Access to Voyageurs is available from many points along Rainy Lake, Kabetogama Lake, Ash River, Crane Lake, and Orr/Pelican Lake. The park's visitor centers and many trails can be reached by car, but much of Voyageurs is best explored…

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How we read this status

We derive Voyageurs National Park's status from the National Park Service's own alerts and operating hours, refreshed hourly — this is our reading, not an official determination. As of the last check: Increased bear activity and Dryweed Island area closures Full method: how we check park status.